This month we're focusing on sensory awareness to remind us of the significance of sensory processing differences. We've included lots of useful information, articles and resources to help raise our awareness and understanding of sensory needs.
The Power of Sensory Play in Childhood Development – this interesting article from Forbes looks at the benefits of sensory play and how it’s a vital component of childhood development.
Sensory-Friendly Rain Gear - now that we are getting rainy days again, it is important to consider sensory-friendly rain gear options. This blogpost contains some helpful suggestions.
Importance of Sensory Awareness - this article from Empower Your Mind Therapy highlights two exercises to bring you back to the present moment using your senses. This is designed for when any of your clients may be feeling stressed or unregulated.
Hyposensitivity Among Autistic Individuals - this is an informative read from Autism Parenting Magazine that explains the term Hyposensitivity in relation to sensory processing differences.
How to Have a Sensory-Friendly Guy Fawkes Celebration – with Bonfire Night coming up in the UK at the end of the week, this blogpost by Sensory Friendly Solutions shares ideas on how this event can be adapted for individuals with sensory processing differences.
Books and Product Ideas
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My Sensory Self Workbook for Kids
This is a workbook for children that is fun and informative. It helps to educate them on sensory processing and discovering their own sensory preferences.
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All About Dyspraxia
This book* is a useful resource and a great introduction to dyspraxia for those recently diagnosed with the condition, as well as their families, friends and the people who work with them. The book highlights how individuals with dyspraxia see and experience the world and the unique characteristics that make them special.
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My Friend Josh Has Dyspraxia
This illustrated book* by Christine Draper is a useful resource for parents or teachers to use to explain what dyspraxia is and how it affects a classmate, friend or family member. The author has a son with dyspraxia and the book was written in consultation with a number of other parents of dyspraxic children.
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Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia
In this book*, Rosemary Richings shares her experience of growing up dyspraxic and how it impacts her sense of space, time and co-ordination. Rosemary shares her insights and experience dealing with challenges, from coping with bullies in school to choosing a dyspraxia-friendly university, pursuing self-employment and travelling abroad.
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Stickle Bricks Little Builder Set
This Stickle Bricks Little Builder set* is great for developing motor skills and connecting and disconnecting the interlocking pieces helps develop hand-eye coordination. The tactile feel of stickle bricks also brings a sensory element to building with them.
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Sensory Tactile Kit
This sensory tactile kit from Southpaw, a SIE preferred supplier, includes some of their most popular tactile items for use in the classroom, the clinic or at home. The kit includes, a 7cm and 9cm Sensory ball, tactile massage ring and roll, Grab-N-Ball, a Mini Massager, Small Tangle, Easy-Catch Ball.
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Sensory Mini Mats
For children aged 3 years +, these sensory mini mats provide gentle sensory input and encourage children to touch and describe different textures such as carpet, grass, plush and corduroy. They can be hung on a wall in a sensory corner to help children self-regulate and calm or placed on the floor as a set of sensory stepping stones.
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